Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Seniors Prepare For Graduation The photographer helps pose Karen Gilbert for her senior cap and gown picture. 24 Graduation

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Buying lunch is one of the necessary expenditures for students. After the Dorman Basketball game Jeff Welsh and Melissa Bullington enjoy the music at the Basketball Boogie. Faculty members and students enjoy spending their money on the good food at Sugar-n-Spice. Ever wondered where your money went? Students at Spartanburg High School often thought about it. But when it was available, students spent money in a variety of ways. Top priorities were mostly clothes and jewelry according to females, but it was different for males, with their money going towards dating and sports equipment. However, money also went for other interests like records or tapes, snacks, par- ties, trips and school lunches, dances and spirit promotion. There were some unavoidable expenses which left big holes in students' pockets. The largest one was the high price of gas which resulted in carpooling and dating at home. The other reason was school fees, such as book, lab. library, business, gym, club and Home Ec fees. Paying education expenses, buying cars, and eventually owning homes became increasingly more expensive because of high interest rates. After school and summer jobs were not only helpful in anticipating college costs, but also in making car and insurance payments. Regardless of how foolishly some students spent their money at times, none could be accused of being unaware of the inflationary economic situation. Money 23

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Their Senior year has always been a special one for students everywhere. SHS's class of 80 was no exception. With the advent of the school year last fall, the brand new seniors were riding on cloud nine and with a good reason: they were the Class of 80. However, as the year progressed, seniors soon came down to earth. Before graduation several things had to be taken care of ... SAT tests taken, delinquent fees paid, transcripts sent to colleges, and an- nouncements and cap and gowns ordered. Toward the latter part of the year, seniors finally began to realize that this was it. Life would never be the same. Some would be going off to college as 64% did in 79, others would be going to Tech schools as did 14% and perhaps some would go into the military. Whatever their plans, most seniors will look back in the senior year as one of their most memorable. Being measured for her cap and gown is one very pleasant task for Senior Delores Jeter. After picking up her senior key, Susan Denton realizes that May 30. 1980 is not far away. As Seniors gather in the lounge, the conversation frequently turns to Graduation. Graduation 25